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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.53, 2,139.90 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.53, 2,139.90 and 604.71 is: 907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.53 : 2,139.90 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.53/2,139.90 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.53x = 2,139.90 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.53x = 1,294,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,018.93/1,426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.11

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